New glasses could help Kids' eyesight stop getting worse
NCT ID NCT05562622
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests whether special spectacle lenses called Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT) lenses can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in Chinese children aged 6 to 13. Over 12 months, 195 children will wear either the DOT lenses or standard single-vision lenses. The main goal is to see if the DOT lenses reduce the lengthening of the eye, which is linked to worsening myopia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT) spectacle lenses
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these lenses could offer a simple, non-invasive way to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children, reducing the need for stronger prescriptions over time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a 12-month study with 195 children, so results are still early. The lenses may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits beyond one year are not yet known.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aier Eye Hospital
Changsha, China
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Fudan University EENT
Shanghai, China
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Tianjin Eye Hospital
Tianjin, China
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West China Hospital
Chengdu, China
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Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center
Guangzhou, China
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